The Massachusetts - based
semiconductor company supplies chips for phones, tablets, GPSs and just about anything with wireless connectivity.
Not exact matches
Facebook is building a team to design its own
semiconductors, adding to a trend among technology
companies to
supply themselves and lower their dependence on chipmakers such as Intel (intc) and Qualcomm, according to job listings and people familiar with the matter.
The
company supplies semiconductors for both Apple iPhones and Samsung Galaxys, along with a host of Internet - of - things products.
Broadcom's bid for the larger
company is Tan's most audacious move following a string of deals that have already made his
company one of the world's largest
suppliers of
semiconductors.
According to Reuters «The transaction is the clearest sign yet that
semiconductor companies are regaining the confidence required to pursue big mergers and acquisitions at a time when their major clients, such as mobile phone manufacturers, seek to consolidate
suppliers.»
The following most significant item came from ST - Ericsson, who provides
semiconductors to mobile phone
companies has announced it has been chosen by Nokia to be the new
supplier for Windows Phone 7 devices.
The
company operates in two business segments: solar and
semiconductor equipment, and polishing
supplies, under the brand names Tempress Systems and Bruce Technologies.
Taiwan has long been recognised as a technology island by the global community; it is the leading
supplier of IC designs, being next only to Silicon Valley and in the industries of optoelectronics,
semiconductor, computer and mobile devices, the innovation and know - how of Taiwan
companies are internationally renowned.
Interesting that Apple is reaching out to their
semiconductor fab
supplier to develop their next display - as opposed to a
company more traditionally associated with display technologies such as Sharp, Japan Display, Samsung or LG.
«Our relationship with Huawei is complex; I don't know if there's a good word for it,» Amon said in Beijing in January, adding that the
company was a big
supplier to Huawei while also being a competitor with Huawei's
semiconductor business.